Good Food
Corn Wars: A Tale of Espionage, Intrigue and Agriculture
Despite its remarkable landmass, China simply cannot grow enough food to feed itself. Water shortages and lack of arable terrain have forced their government to buy between two and five million metric tons of American corn annually, which accounts for 94 percent of their imports.
By Evan Kleiman • • 1 min readDespite its remarkable landmass, China simply cannot grow enough food to feed itself. Water shortages and lack of arable terrain have forced their government to buy between two and five million metric tons of American corn annually, which accounts for 94 percent of their imports.
Ted Genoways is an award-winning writer and editor. His latest article in the New Republic, "Corn Wars," tells the story of Chinese spies stealing America's agricultural secrets right out of the ground.
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5 of 7LA's Street Food History, the Hangtown Fry, Corn Wars- 0:00Los Angeles Street Food: A History from Tamaleros to Taco Trucks
- 9:00LA Scores with Bon Appétit's Hot Ten
- 17:30The Evolution of American Cuisine and Culture
- 25:22Pie, Sweat, and Tears with Jillian Michaels
- 27:11Corn Wars: A Tale of Espionage, Intrigue and AgricultureYou’re reading this
- 43:11Jonathan Gold Reviews Sāmbār
- 49:18Market Report